Buy used from the classifieds or the big auction site. I generally pay 60% of new price or less depending on condition. You can buy a lot of bow for $300-350 if you buy used and are patient (a problem for me). Bows that I have bought in that price range include: predator classic (Pittsley), Brackenbury Shadow, Asbell bighorn one-piece, Martin dreamcatcher, great plains. I found a nice Dale Dye on this website for $400. If you want to spend less, consider the howatt/martin hunter. Good luck.